Ron Hill
11-08-2017, 04:58 PM
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A small look into the boat racing life of legend Paul "Grich" Grichar. RIP Paul you'll be missed!
Hi, Ron- here are some JPEGs and text. Sorry you did not hear about the memorial in time. Grichar was a really good guy.PAUL GRICHAR
Longtime Grand National racer Paul Grichar passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on
August 30, 2017.
Grich lived an incredible life. He was
born to the late Leo and Catherine Grichar on Jan
14,1937 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, but lived most
of his life in West Covina, California. Grich was well
known in the sport of powerboat racing. He had
been inducted into the APBA Hall of Champions
three times in 30+ years of racing, primarily in
Inboard Endurance.
He made his living as the owner and operator
of Paul Grichar Racing Engines. Grich is survived
by his wonderful wife Becky of 51 years, son
Guy, sister-in-law Pat Ingoglia, many nieces and
nephews, and his beloved German shorthair dogs
Howie & Opah. A celebration of life was held at the
Hurst Ranch in West Covina on October 28. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to his favorite
charities, the St. Jude Hospital for Children, 262
Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105 or to
your local Humane Society.
— Published in San Gabriel Valley Tribune
on Sept. 12, 2017.
Teri Ziemer photo
Below, images from
A small look into the boat racing life of legend Paul "Grich" Grichar. RIP Paul you'll be missed!
Hi, Ron- here are some JPEGs and text. Sorry you did not hear about the memorial in time. Grichar was a really good guy.PAUL GRICHAR
Longtime Grand National racer Paul Grichar passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on
August 30, 2017.
Grich lived an incredible life. He was
born to the late Leo and Catherine Grichar on Jan
14,1937 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, but lived most
of his life in West Covina, California. Grich was well
known in the sport of powerboat racing. He had
been inducted into the APBA Hall of Champions
three times in 30+ years of racing, primarily in
Inboard Endurance.
He made his living as the owner and operator
of Paul Grichar Racing Engines. Grich is survived
by his wonderful wife Becky of 51 years, son
Guy, sister-in-law Pat Ingoglia, many nieces and
nephews, and his beloved German shorthair dogs
Howie & Opah. A celebration of life was held at the
Hurst Ranch in West Covina on October 28. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to his favorite
charities, the St. Jude Hospital for Children, 262
Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105 or to
your local Humane Society.
— Published in San Gabriel Valley Tribune
on Sept. 12, 2017.
Teri Ziemer photo
Below, images from